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    Home » End of Year Review

    Top 10 Posts of 2013

    By: Jane · Updated: 3 Feb, '15 · This post may contain affiliate links · 23 Comments

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    It's that time to look back and reflect on the past before venturing into the new year.

    Top 10 posts of 2013 | cottage at the crossroads

    So we took a look back at this year's best performing posts and decided to do a count down, starting at our # 10 post.

    Diy tomato cages | cottage at the crossroads

    The tenth most visited post with almost 43oo page views was Leo's tutorial on how to make your own tomato cages. He should know-he's made over 50 of them.

    Fried green tomatoes | cottage at the crossroads

    Coming in at number 9 with 0ver 4900 page views was my fried green tomatoes recipe.

    Our tomato planting tips | cottage at the crossroads

    The eighth most visited post, viewed  about 5100 times, was our tomato planting tips.  In 2013 we had a bumper crop of tomatoes, so those tips really worked for us.

    How to make a burlap topiary | cottage at the crossroads

    Coming in at # 7 was how to make a burlap topiary which was viewed about 5300 times just showing that using burlap to decorate was still a hot trend during 2013.

    Pot holder plant stand | cottage at the crossroads

    Number 6 was the post about our DIY pot holder plant stand with over 5400 views.

    Easy fabric hearts | cottage at the crossroads

    The fifth most viewed post was easy fabric hearts with almost 6100 visits. With Valentine's Day on its way, you may want to check this one out.

    How to burnish cheap plastic gourds and pumpkins | cottage at the crossroads

    The 4th most visited post was how to burnish cheap plastic gourds and pumpkins with over 6700 views. Seems like a lot of people are into decorating on the cheap.

    Kitchen updates | cottage at the crossroads

    The post we did about our kitchen updates was visited over 10,000 times making it our number 3 post.  The ruffled stool cover got a tremendous amount of attention when we showed our new sink, faucet, and skirt that we added over the summer.

    Topsy turvy galvanized buckets | cottage at the crossroads

    Our number 2 post was topsy turvy galvanized buckets with over 15,000 visits thanks to a lot of folks who shared and featured it. Even though we're in the dead of winter, the buckets, planted now with cool season annuals, are still looking good on our back deck.

    Homemade canned spaghetti sauce | cottage at the crossroads

    And our number 1 post was Homemade Canned Spaghetti Sauce with over 61,000 page views! Yes, the sauce tastes as good as it looks!

    Analyzing the most popular posts of this past year has helped us determine what kinds of  posts to bring you in 2014. You can betcha we'll be showing you more about how to get started growing, preserving, and preparing your own food.

    Thank y'all for our most successful year yet at Cottage at the Crossroads.  As always, your comments are invaluable to us so let us know what was your favorite post.

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    1. JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose

      January 04, 2014 at 6:46 pm

      Jane, your projects are always so awesome! I'm in a sewing mood so I may "copy" some of those fabric hearts 😉

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    2. Ann

      January 03, 2014 at 8:42 am

      I'm so looking forward to the Windham garden for 2014. Especially the white pumpkins!

      Reply
    3. Marilyn Lawhon

      January 01, 2014 at 8:21 pm

      Jane I made your mothers lemon silk for dessert today. It was great! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    4. Pat Powell

      January 01, 2014 at 3:17 pm

      I love all your post esp the ones about gardening. Since my husband & I have retired, we are now able to do so many of the things we have never had time when he traveled so much with his job. We tried some of Leo's tricks in our garden this year & had very good results. I canned the spaghetti sauce & we have enjoyed all Winter. Please keep up the wonderful posts. I always look forward when I see your post pop up in my E-Mail. God bless you & Leo in 2014.

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    5. Melanie

      January 01, 2014 at 10:46 am

      Enjoyed every one of those posts! I especially emjoyed the kitchen update. Wanted to make a cover for the stool in my kitchen, however the new kitten, Bad Baby would have too much fun with it I am afraid. Looking forward to seeing what you have to show us in 2014! I know that it will be fabulous!!!

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    6. Ms. Jackie of all Trades SpoolTeacher

      December 31, 2013 at 10:49 pm

      Ms. SpoolTeacher stole one of your "Easy to Make Fabric Hearts" pictures to feature in her own how-to make Valentines Day Puffy Hearts/"I Love You, Lon Chaney" post because she thinks yours are fabby! and just loves to visit your site. Of course she linked them to here. Thank you. Please let her know if it is a problem.

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    7. Mary

      December 31, 2013 at 6:12 am

      Love your review Jane! Your canning and tomato growing amaze me! Looking forward to more in 2014! Wishing you, Lucy, Rascal, Henry and last but not least Leo 🙂 a Happy & Healthy New Year!

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    8. Pat @ LifeAtLydiasHouse

      December 30, 2013 at 10:34 pm

      Great review of your great projects. I can't believe your spaghetti sauce had more views than your cute kitchen! I am sure the spaghetti sauce is delicious but your kitchen may be my all time favorite in blogland! Happy New Year to you and Leo!

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    9. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

      December 30, 2013 at 10:24 pm

      To two of my favorite people with the most amazing projects! Love your garden and your topsy turvey planter!!! Here's to an even more amazing 2014 - cheers my friends!!
      Kelly

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    10. [email protected] Designs

      December 30, 2013 at 9:35 pm

      Jane…while I love each and every one of your posts, I must say that the post with the fabric hearts touched my heart ever so much…for you see, I introduced your blog to my life long friend, Ruth..she so loved seeing your projects and goings on at the cottage…She LOVED your fabric hearts and she made them…I remember her sending a picture of them to me of the ones she had made and placed in her grandmother's dough bowl…My dear friend past away several months ago…I think of her every day…and now that I saw your beautiful fabric hearts again, memories flooded back of the day she told me she was going to make those…I thank you for inspiring Ruth and making her happy…Happy New Year dear Jane and Leo!

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    11. SheilaG @ Plum Doodles

      December 30, 2013 at 8:47 pm

      Looking forward to learning all about gardening and canning- there may just be hope for me yet! 🙂

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    12. Shelly @ 100Things2Do.blogspot.ca

      December 30, 2013 at 12:49 pm

      LOVE the tomato cages! Gonna put Hubby to work as soon as we can see grass again. lol
      Thanks so much for the inspiration.

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    13. Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline

      December 30, 2013 at 11:37 am

      I cannot pick a favorite ~ I love each and EVERY ONE of your top posts, Jane. They are all so delightful!

      A big hug and wishes for the best year ever to you and Leo.

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    14. priscilla

      December 30, 2013 at 9:35 am

      Great inspiration Jane ! I "need "one of those galvanized bucket planters ! Happy New Year !

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    15. [email protected] Porch Musings

      December 30, 2013 at 8:19 am

      I enjoyed your review so much, Jane! Great projects.

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    16. [email protected] Boppy

      December 29, 2013 at 11:11 pm

      Yep, you guys are awesome! Please keep up the fresh food/ canning posts! So many in my generation were not taught this skill by our grandparents and parents, but it's something we all need to know, in my opinion. I love you guys, and I'm so happy to know you! Keep up the excellent work, and see you in 2014!

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    17. Savannah Granny

      December 29, 2013 at 8:00 pm

      WOW, awesome! I do remember most of them. Have a healthy and happy new year.
      xoGinger

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    18. Jean Windham

      December 29, 2013 at 6:38 pm

      This was a great idea Jane. I enjoyed looking back with you for the year and my favorite was the kitchen re-do. The colors, black and white skirt for the new sink cabinet and the kitchen stool really add up to a great look. Thanks for sharing. Jean

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    19. Jenna

      December 29, 2013 at 9:07 am

      Nice recap of 2013, I can't wait to see what's in store for the new year!

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    20. Kathy

      December 29, 2013 at 9:06 am

      Great posts!! I always enjoy your blog . Happy New Year!!

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    21. Dawn

      December 28, 2013 at 2:07 pm

      Jane I love everything you and Leo create. Keep it up and I look forward to what you come up with in 2014.

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    22. Lavender Dreams

      December 28, 2013 at 11:23 am

      It's been a fabulous year in blogland. I've loved your printables! Now I'm off to see the hearts! Enjoy your weekend my friend! Happy New Year!

      Reply

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